George Martin to Join Saracens from Leicester

England international lock George Martin has signed a deal to join Saracens from Leicester Tigers at the end of the current season, bolstering the north London club's already formidable forward pack for the 2026-27 campaign. The 24-year-old forward, who has earned 21 caps for his country, will leave the club where he developed through the academy after a career marked by rapid progress and persistent injury setbacks.

Martin, standing at 6 feet 6 inches and weighing 127 kilograms, began his rugby journey at Brooksby Melton College before entering Leicester's academy. He made his senior debut in a cup match against Worcester and quickly rose to prominence, earning his first England cap within 18 months and featuring in the 2023 Rugby World Cup squad under coach Steve Borthwick. Domestically, he contributed to Leicester's Premiership title win in 2022, coming off the bench in the final against Saracens. However, injuries have limited his appearances, with a shoulder issue sidelining him since England's Six Nations victory over France in February. He is not expected to return until late January.

Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall expressed enthusiasm about the signing. "George...